Hello Everyone: The last time I was able to sit down and post anything on the fml was months and months ago. I have been so busy this summer running the FFCR it has been hard to find the time to enjoy this wonderful resource. I honestly don't know what I would do without Sheena's help. Thank you so much Sheena! I am saddend by the misunderstanding and consequent criticism of Dr. Huff. I must take a few moments to set the record straight regarding the error that was made about the "$80.00" fee that Dr. Huff charges for euthanasia. As Sheena mentioned, this fee of $80.00 would only be charged in the following circumstance. 1) This was the very first time Dr. Huff ever saw the animal 2) After examination and consultation it is determined that the animal should be euthanized 3) The animal is euthanized 4) The body is sent out for cremation and disposal. The last thing in the world that Dr. Huff is, is a rip off artist. Far from it, he has donated countless hours of veterinary care to many animal rescue operations including the local Reptile Refuge, OWL (a local wildlife rehab. center) and the Ferrets & Friends Club and Rescue. To name a few. Without Dr. Huff's care, compassion and generosity the FFCR could not possibly have afforded to neuter/spay and immunize the over 80 ferrets that we have rescued in the last 17 months. Because of the drastically reduced rate that Dr. Huff charges the FFCR for the care of our rescues, we are able to adopt them out to loving new homes at very reasonable rates. I can't possibley list all the things that Dr. Huff has done for the "FFCR" for pennies or in some cases, for free! He has been there for us 24 hours per day and all of our ferrets receive the best medical care. I highly recommend Dr. Huff to my new adoptive "parents" (because he has vast knowledge regarding ferrets) and in every single case the new ferret owner has taken time to call me after a visit to Huff's hospital to say how wonderful Dr. Huff was and, "he didn't even charge us an office visit and then he gave us two bottles of so and so!" or "he kept Tasha in overnight on fluids and he never even charged us for the such and such! He's such a wonderful vet!" Dr. Huff's patients come from all over BC's lower mainland, many people drive for miles just so their pets can receive his care. He has never turned anyone away because they had a hard time paying and he's one of the few vets I know of that works with the pet owner to develope innovative payment plans so that he can be sure that everyone is able to afford excellent medical care for their pets. Dr. Huff has always cared more about the pets he treats and the owners of those pets than he has ever cared about charging what he should for the work he does. I would love to list all of the incredible things this man has done for his patients and their owners but I know I mustn't take up so much space. I just couldn't let the bad thoughts about Dr. Huff go and I felt I must let everyone know that this man has done more for pets and animal rescues than any other vet I know of in our area. To be quite honest, I don't know how he manages to keep his office running so beautifully considering the huge amount of work he does for very financially strapped rescue operations like the FFCR and others. Over the years I have lived in many places and have taken my pets to many vets. I have never met a veterinarian more competent than Dr. Huff. Never have I met a a vet more willing to work out finacial arrangements for less fortunate pet owners. Never have I known a more compassionate and caring vet than Dr. Huff. He is one vet who truly understands that these aren't just "our pets" these are "our kids"! I can't tell you how many ferrets this man has saved when everyone else said they would die. If only I could think of a way to express my thanks to this wonderful man. The simple words, "Thank you" never seem to sum up the deep sense of gratitude I feel. However those two words are all I have and all he would want, so, once again, "Thank You Dr. Huff, for everything". Sincerely, Tracey-Lee Rein Founder & President of the Ferrets & Friends Club and Rescue, BC, Canada and Countless pets and their owners! [Posted in FML issue 1318]